[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 66 (Thursday, April 4, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14969-14970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8209]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
32 CFR Part 706
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972; Amendment
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and
exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy
Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined
that USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to
its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain
provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special
function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn
mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain R. R. Pixa, JAGC, U.S. Navy
Admiralty Counsel, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Navy
Department, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-2400, Telephone
number: (703) 325-9744.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted in 33
U.S.C. 1605, the Department of the Navy amends 32 CFR Part 706. This
amendment provides notice that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Admiralty) of the Navy, under authority delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, has certified that USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68) is
a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and
purpose, cannot fully comply with the following specific provisions of
72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval
ship: Annex I, paragraph 2(f)(i) pertaining to placement of the
masthead light or lights above and clear of all other lights and
obstructions; Annex I, paragraph 3(a) pertaining to the location of the
forward masthead light in the forward quarter of the vessel, and the
horizontal distance between the forward and after masthead lights; and,
Annex I, paragraph 3(c) pertaining to placement of task lights not less
than two meters
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from the fore and aft centerline of the ship in the athwartship
direction. The Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) has
also certified that the lights involved are located in closest possible
compliance with the applicable 72 COLREGS requirements.
Moreover, it has been determined, in accordance with 32 CFR Parts
296 and 701, that publication of this amendment for public comment
prior to adoption is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to public
interest since it is based on technical findings that the placement of
lights on this vessel in a manner differently from that prescribed
herein will adversely affect the vessel's ability to perform its
military functions.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 706
Marine safety, Navigation (water), and Vessels.
PART 706--[AMENDED]
Accordingly, 32 CFR Part 706 is amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 32 CFR Part 706 continues to read:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605.
2. Table Four, Paragraph 15 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the
following entry:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive
Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605--[Amended]
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Horizontal distance from
the fore and aft
Vessel No. centerline of the vessel
in the athwartship
direction
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USS THE SULLIVANS.............. DDG 68 1.87 meters.
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3. Table Four, Paragraph 16 of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the
following entry:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive
Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605--[Amended]
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Obstruction angle relative
Vessel No. ship's headings
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USS THE SULLIVANS.............. DDG 68 103.06 thru 112.50 deg..
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4. Table Five of Sec. 706.2 is amended by adding the following
entry:
Sec. 706.2 Certifications of the Secretary of the Navy under Executive
Order 11964 and 33 U.S.C. 1605--[Amended]
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Table Five
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After masthead
Masthead lights not Forward masthead light less than \1/
over all other light not in 2\ ship's length Percentage
Vessel No. lights and forward quarter of aft of forward horizontal
obstructions. annex ship. annex I, sec. masthead light. separation attained
I, sec. 2(f) 3(a) annex I, sec. 3(a)
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USS THE SULLIVANS.......................... DDG 68 X X X 20.5
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Dated: March 20, 1996.
R.R. Pixa,
Capt., JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General
(Admiralty).
[FR Doc. 96-8209 Filed 4-3-96; 8:45 am]
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